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Zim Faces Refugees Influx…UN Appeals For Assistance

April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 NewsRoom

HUMANITARIAN organisation, World Food Program (WFP) has warned of a possible increase in refugees flocking into Zimbabwe amidst indications that 6000 Mozambican refugees are already camped at the buffer zone between Zimbabwean and Mozambique awaiting relocation to Tongogara camp in Chipinge. By Michael Gwarisa According to WFP, due to clashes between Mozambican government forces and Renamo, and renewed insecurity in the Kasai Region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), an increased number of refugees entered the country in 2017. The situation if unabated, could lead to serious health problems…

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Of Rape and HIV Infection, The Plight Of Refugees In Transit

December 14, 2017 NewsRoom

HAD it not been for the civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eunice, (not her real name) could have been completing her university studies this year. By HealthTimes Correspondent Fate has somehow found her stuck deep in Tongogara refugee camp in Chipinge where she has not been able to continue with her studies and bright future aspirations are fading by the day. The war has left untold spiritual and physical wounds which can physically be felt as she narrates her ordeal. The difficulties she experienced on her journey…

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